On day one as a real estate agent, Peter Murray started looking for important influencers to help him grow his clientele. Here’s where he found them. BY PETER MURRAY

​In 2013, I found myself in a place I never expected. I was between jobs, and my father had recently passed away. I was in search of a career where I could make enough money to support my family but also have a flexible schedule so I could be present at home during this difficult time. I’ve always found it easy to talk to people, and my desire to help them led me to work in real estate.